Cynometra hostmanniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat.4: 180 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178528
Common Names
- Cynometra
- Hostmanniana
- Climbing Wattle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cynometra hostmanniana (also called Hostmann's Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has large, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cynometra hostmanniana is used as a source of timber, as a source of fuelwood, as a source of fodder, and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cynometra hostmanniana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Cynometra hostmanniana is a tropical tree that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in late spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Cynometra hostmanniana
Cynometra hostmanniana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Cynometra hostmanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cynometra hostmanniana?
Cynometra hostmanniana
What is the common name of Cynometra hostmanniana?
Hostmann's cynometra
What is the natural habitat of Cynometra hostmanniana?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Cynometra genus
Cynometra alexandri, Cynometra ananta, Cynometra brachyrrhachis, Cynometra cauliflora, Cynometra congensis, Cynometra engleri, Cynometra filifera, Cynometra gillmanii, Cynometra greenwayi, Cynometra hankei, Cynometra leonensis, Cynometra letestui, Cynometra longipedicellata, Cynometra lujae, Cynometra mannii, Cynometra megalophylla, Cynometra michelsonii, Cynometra nyangensis, Cynometra oddonii, Cynometra palustris, Cynometra pedicellata, Cynometra sanagaensis, Cynometra schlechteri, Cynometra sessiliflora, Cynometra suaheliensis, Cynometra trinitensis, Cynometra ulugurensis, Cynometra vogelii, Cynometra webberi, Cynometra duckei, Cynometra hondurensis, Cynometra longicuspis, Cynometra longifolia, Cynometra oaxacana, Cynometra portoricensis, Cynometra retusa, Cynometra schottiana, Cynometra sphaerocarpa, Cynometra stenopetala, Cynometra americana, Cynometra cubensis, Cynometra cuneata, Cynometra marginata, Cynometra parvifolia, Cynometra hostmanniana, Cynometra hemitomophylla, Cynometra bauhiniifolia, Cynometra crassifolia, Cynometra lukei, Cynometra fissicuspis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:489425-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cynometra hostmanniana Tul.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.